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Yes! explains how many people succeed by getting others to say ‘yes’. Drawing on a wide span of psychological studies, the book offers practical, research‑backed strategies that can improve your persuasive power across the workplace, at home and on the internet. With concise chapters that present and solve a mystery, it invites readers to think critically about influence and how people respond to requests.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics/Marketing
Authors: Noah J. Goldstein
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